Program Overview
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in range of subjects, including engineering, environmental science, chemistry, physics, computing and mathematics at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Benefit from UEA’s strong industry links and partnerships with companies such as Aviva, Claxton Engineering and Shell UK.
This program will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to study science or engineering at university. Group projects will hone your problem solving, teamwork and communication skills, while university-style laboratory practicals and fieldwork will bring physics and chemistry to life. You'll also gain a grounding in computer programming and develop your data analysis skills in a final project.
Course features
Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
Adapt to studying in the UK with modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university and build your confidence in an academic setting.
Extensive guidance and support with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
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Program Outline
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Maximum class size (for English language teaching):
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17
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Course Delivery Method
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On-Campus
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Class duration:
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English classes per week: 6-8 hours
Subject module classes per week: 12-14 hours
Average total per week: 20-23 hours
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
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Where will it take me?
This course leads to the following degrees:
Actuarial Sciences (with a Year in Industry)-BSc (Hons)
Actuarial Sciences-BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry (with a Year in Industry)-BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry-MSci
Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry-BSc (Hons)
Business Information Systems-BSc (Hons)
Chemistry with a Year Abroad-MChem
Chemistry with a Year in Industry-MChem
Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
Chemistry-MChem
Computer Systems Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Computing and Creative Technologies with a Year in Industry-BSc
Computing and Creative Technologies-BSc
Computing Science with a Year in Industry-BSc (Hons)
Computing Science-BSc (Hons)
Computing Science-MComp
Developmental Psychology with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)
Energy Engineering with Environmental Management-BEng (Hons)
Energy Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Energy Engineering-MEng (Hons)
Engineering with a Year in Industry-BEng (Hons)
Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Engineering-MEng (Hons)
Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year-BSc (Hons)
Environmental Sciences-BSc (Hons)
Environmental Sciences-MSci
Geography and International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
Geography and International Development-BA (Hons)
Geography-BA (Hons)
Geography-BSc (Hons)
Geology with Geography with a Year Abroad-MSci
Geology with Geography-BSc (Hons)
Geology with Geography-MSci
Geophysics with a Year Abroad-MSci
Geophysics-BSc (Hons)
Geophysics-MSci
International Development and the Environment with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)
International Development and the Environment with Overseas Placement-BSc (Hons)
International Development and the Environment-BSc (Hons)
International Development Management with a Placement Year-BA (Hons)
International Development Management with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
International Development with Anthropology with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
International Development with Anthropology with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
International Development with Anthropology-BA (Hons)
International Development with Economics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
International Development with Economics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
International Development with Economics-BA (Hons)
International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
International Development with Politics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
International Development with Politics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
International Development with Politics-BA (Hons)
International Development-BA (Hons)
Marine Sciences with a Placement Year-BSc (Hons)
Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad-MSci
Marine Sciences-BSc (Hons)
Marine Sciences-MSci
Mathematics with a Year Abroad-MMath
Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
Mathematics-MMath
Media and International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
Media and International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
Media and International Development-BA (Hons)
Natural Sciences with a Placement Year-BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences-BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences-MNatSci
Pharmacology and Drug Discovery-BSc (Hons)
Pharmacy-MPharm
Physics-BSc (Hons)
Physics-MPhys
Psychology-BSc (Hons)
Social Psychology with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)
Social Psychology-BSc (Hons)
Featured progression degree
BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Core Modules:
You will study a wide variety of current themes and topics and develop the skills to read, discuss and interpret academic texts and write about these. The module also covers:
academic writing and referencing
analysis and evaluation of academic texts
participating in seminar discussions and giving academic presentations
time management, critical thinking and exam preparation.
""">Academic English and Study Skills
This module covers the fundamental principles of physics. You will be introduced to the key building blocks of physics, including:
forces, motion and fluid dynamics
electricity and basic electronics
properties and application of waves
electromagnetism and fields
radioactivity and nuclear power
thermodynamics
""">Physics
This module is designed to equip you with the
key mathematical skills required for the study of
engineering, mathematical and actuarial
sciences. Topics include:
trigonometry
vectors and linear algebra
complex numbers
calculus
probability and statistics
logarithms
""">Mathematics
You will learn the essential principles of chemistry through a series of lectures, interactive workshops and laboratory practicals. The module explores:
organic, inorganic and physical chemistry
atomic structure and chemical bonding
acids and bases
reaction kinetics and thermodynamics.
""">Foundation Chemistry
This module aims to develop your problem solving
and teamworking skills through a series
of interactive workshops. You will cover:
how to approach challenging mathematical problems
computer programming
decision maths
data analysis through a research project
""">Problem Solving for Mathematical Sciences
This module builds upon the essential principles taught in Foundation Chemistry. You will increase your knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry as well as explore the principles of electrochemistry and environmental chemistry. Topics include:
analytical chemistry
spectroscopic techniques
identifying the structure of organic compounds through the toolkit methods used across chemistry, pharmacy, biological and forensic sciences.
""">Further Chemistry
This module will be completed in the first term of study. You will:
develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and learn to communicate effectively in English
grow your vocabulary through discussion on topics of interest
study real-world subjects to make your learning come alive
learn to express your opinions and challenge the ideas of others
learn how to give presentations and write academic essays
access materials through our virtual learning environment (VLE) and in course books.
""">Academic English (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
essays
reports
practicals
exercises
group and individual research projects
portfolios
oral presentations
seminar discussions
class tests
problem solving exercises.
I chose to study at INTO UEA because the general university ranking of UEA greatly piqued my interest. INTO UEA also provides a lot of security and help to students in areas such as the academic curriculum and the overall experience of being a new student in the UK.
Sofia from Colombia
Completed International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering and progressed to BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
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